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Paul Beseler on Crime and Punishment

The United States has the highest incarceration rate as well as the highest number of documented prisoners in the world. As such, how the United States defines crime and the terms of consequence for violations is an immensely important issue. This topic includes information about candidate positions on: the death penalty, hate crimes, drug policy, and mandatory minimum sentencing.

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Paul Beseler strongly opposes allowing the death penalty in Wisconsin for cases involving a person who is convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, if the conviction is supported by DNA evidence

Is strongly opposed to death penalty, believing there are fates worse than death. Will never support death penalty in any circumstance.

Paul Beseler strongly supports exploring alternative means of punishment to prison incarceration for non-violent offenders

History has shown that prison system is archaic and doesn’t work. People go to prison and leave as better criminals, only to reoffend.

Paul Beseler opposes construction of additional state prisons

Believes the prison system needs an overhaul, especially with number of mentally ill in prison. Need to look for other ways to punish criminals, especially those who are not violent.

Paul Beseler supports legislation to allow people to carry concealed weapons in Wisconsin

Believes in the constitutional right to carry a weapon, but with conditions such as background checks and a minimum age requirement of 24 years, and proper training in the use of firearms.